My first collection of poetry was "LIKENESS OF BEING" published in 2005 and still selling strong. This poem is from a new collection titled "YOU ARE THE SUBJECT" due to be released in a couple of months.....................
13 Ways of Looking at a Black Woman
One
For as much as one man can muster to match her many moods.
She is every woman.
Two
The way to capture the attention of a black woman, is to quietly sit and listen to her sing.
The second she stops to prune her feathers, pounce and grab hold of her wings.
Three
The black woman is like the black bird. One perched on a wire casts a long shadow.
But when they all flock together, the cloud they form can easily block out the sun.
Four
Her womb holds the secrets of civilization.
The very reason a true archeologist is born, not made.
Five
Her eyes are mirrors that reflect a light deeper than a shallow soul.
Some believe the source to be deep in space, radiating from a black hole.
Six
Some scientists say its global warming. But her hot flashes have nothing to do with El' Nino.
But she is the reason that nature and the sea are rising.
Seven
I was on the verge of saying some thing profound
when she walked into the room.
Eight
As I have stated before; many theives and pirates have tried to escape
with her priceless treasures.
Nine
There is a distinct difference in the attitude of a domestic cat with nine lives
and a black panther who would rather kill than be killed.
Ten
This one is a secret I will take to my grave.
Eleven
There is history and there is herstory;
One a marvelous mystery, the other steeped in glory.
Twleve
She is wonderfully made and designed to glorify the Almighty
And to accent the flaws of man.
Fourteen
The same way an elevator goes from the twelfth floor to the fourteeth
never agree to a blind date on Friday the thirteenth.
Copyright 2008
Nathan M. Richardson
from the upcoming collection of love poems
YOU ARE THE SUBJECT
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